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BEARD v. FEDERY

70 U.S. 478 (1865)

3 Wall. 478

BEARD v. FEDERY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Carlisle, who argued the case thoroughly on principle and precedents, contra.

Mr. Justice FIELD delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiff in the court below deraigned his title by various mesne conveyances from Joseph S. Alemany, Catholic bishop of Monterey, to whom a patent, embracing the premises in controversy, was issued by the United States. The patent is in the usual form, and purports on its face to be issued under the act of March 3d, 1851, to ascertain and settle private land claims...

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